Synonyms for lead

noun a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey

noun evidence pointing to a possible solution

noun the introductory section of a story

noun (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning

noun an actor who plays a principal role

noun an indication of potential opportunity

noun a news story of major importance

noun the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine

noun restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

noun thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

noun mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil

noun a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

verb take somebody somewhere

verb produce as a result or residue

verb travel in front of; go in advance of others

verb stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

verb be in charge of

verb be ahead of others; be the first

verb be conducive to

verb lead, as in the performance of a composition

verb lead, extend, or afford access

verb move ahead (of others) in time or space

verb cause something to pass or lead somewhere

verb preside over